Women's Basketball Head Coach Katie Faulkner holds her newborn baby while coaching through the 2025-26 season. Faulkner gave birth to her third child, Cali Jo, in February and returned to the court just 10 days later. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics When tennis legend Serena Williams was balancing motherhood with professional competition, the star was focused on … [Read more...] about The Newest Wave: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Balances Motherhood with Leadership
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Made in Their Image: The Style That Shapes Us
Photo by Betsy BurrowFrom the quiet corners of their childhoods, they watched — mimicking the way their mothers put on their heels, how their fathers laced their shoes and how their sisters twirled in mirrors — until, piece by piece, they stitched together a style of their own.The idyllic eyes of a child capture wonders that often go unnoticed. Eventually, those … [Read more...] about Made in Their Image: The Style That Shapes Us
Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Art by Elizabeth BrummerThere are countless paths that women can venture down throughout a lifetime — motherhood, career, volunteering, traveling, learning, the list goes on. But despite this freedom, there comes a pressure to be checking off certain boxes.Even though women make up almost half of the current workforce, 77% of Americans say that women face high pressure to … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
Photos by Berkley MasonIn the world of sports, the Olympics are the pinnacle of competition. Athletes dream their whole lives for the mere opportunity to compete on the grand stage of their sport. Suffice to say, five Olympic appearances will enshrine an athlete into a legendary realm. Beverly Hills native Dara Torres can boast that feat...and then some.One of the greatest … [Read more...] about Torres shares ‘golden’ advice